Founders

Tracy Gills-Reese

Lisa Marsh, Founder of MsPsGlutenfree is an accidental entrepreneur. I worked in federal law enforcement for 27 years, having spent time at five different duty stations and relocating back home to Chicago to spend the last five years of my mom's life with her. My mom was the strongest woman I have ever known, she bore and raised six bad a** kids on the southside of Chicago along with my dad. The year my mom passed away was the same year I found out I needed to be gluten-free. When I went looking for tasty gluten-free snacks in 2009, most items tasted like sawdust, I began baking and MsPsGFree Inc was born.

Nicole Sain

TrnscndWellness is a Chicago-founded, women‑owned health and wellness company behind Talk Natural Whitening Toothpaste, a gentle, fluoride‑free alternative designed for real needs. Talk toothpaste offers a non-irritating, sensory-friendly brushing experience, that is safe if swallowed, vegan certified, and will naturally strengthen teeth from a key ingredient, hydroxyapatite- a mineral naturally in teeth that remineralizes enamel, brighten smiles, and support gum health without harsh chemicals. Nicole was inspired to create an intentional oral care product with only clean ingredients due to her daughter, who is autistic. TrnscndWellness is also committed to uplifting the community and proud to say that we have donated to a local women's homeless shelter in Chicago to support their oral care needs and will continue to offer support to local women's homeless shelters. We're proud to also be a Brilliantly Black Awardee from iHeart Radio and BMO Harris Bank. To hear more first hand from founder, listen to our interview segment on iHeart Radio's Brilliantly Black Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-brilliantly-black-96504375/episode/brilliantly-black-podcast-ep-82--271240342/.